91吃瓜 Hosts 16th Annual Latina Summer Academy
91吃瓜, NEB. 鈥� 91吃瓜 hosted its 16th Annual Latina Summer Academy from June 11 - 16. The week-long opportunity invited Latina girls, entering their sophomore or junior year of high school, to campus for engaging activities centered around art, science, and the development of mind, body, and spirit. Camp participants were guided throughout the week by a highly-qualified CSM team of bilingual faculty and staff.
鈥淲e are excited to offer programs like this that empower young women, promote self-discovery, and tap into the power of experiential learning,鈥� said 91吃瓜 President Dr. Maryanne Stevens, RSM. 鈥淐SM is committed to creating opportunities for women to excel in our inclusive community, and this is an excellent opportunity to spur personal growth while instilling a spirit of service in a group of talented high school students.鈥�
The focus of this year鈥檚 event was on the science of food, incorporating classes, interactive learning opportunities, and community outreach programs. With morning classes focusing on a range of courses, such as microbiology, parasites, and entomology, campers engaged in hands-on, service-driven learning through trips to an organic farm and participating in a community service project with Girls Inc.
鈥淏y creating opportunities for students to make a difference in the lives of others, we enable them to see the impact they can have on their communities,鈥� said President Stevens. 鈥淚t鈥檚 yet another program that has been created to help nurture life-long learning and self-discovery through active engagement.鈥�
In addition to promoting knowledge through action, the event was designed as an opportunity to embolden and inspire girls. The camp tapped into the experience of 15 Latina leaders from the Omaha area, who joined campers for mentoring opportunities and dinner. Special guest speakers enlightened participants about essential nutritional advancements, and how food can directly impact the health of families. Participants also attended self-defense seminars and had chances to discover the power of self-reflection and discovery through dancing, writing, and community service projects.
Additionally, the camp took advantage of both the intimate on-campus setting of CSM and broader resources throughout the community. Participants had the opportunity to experience the unique warmth of 91吃瓜 by staying in one of the on-campus residential halls throughout the week. They also experienced a variety of local venues, including those within the performing arts, by taking a trip to a production of 鈥淏eauty & the Beast鈥� at the Omaha Community Playhouse.
91吃瓜鈥檚 week-long Latina Summer Academy, made possible through the support of 听Weitz Funds and First National Bank, culminated with a family-inclusive graduation event and picnic on Friday. For more information about 91吃瓜鈥檚 16th Annual Latina Summer Academy and other opportunities at 91吃瓜, visit .
